Pilates describes his Contrology method of exercise which was influenced by the early Greeks and emphasizes controlled muscular movements and a balance of body and mind.

This is followed by detailed text describing 21st-century evolutionary developments that present the key dancers, choreographers, and leaders in the Pilates Studio and certifying organizations through the present.

Reprint of original Joseph H. Pilates Return to Life book. Includes all thirty three (33) original mat exercises with detailed instructions for each. Also includes detailed photographs featuring Joseph H. Pilates doing each exercise.

"In this book, you will learn Joseph Pilates' fundamental tenets of posture, body mechanics, and correct breathing.